Respuesta :
ANSWER: (A) All species of Plasmodium can cause relapses.
EXPLANATION: All species of Plasmodium can cause relapses is FALSE.
Based on series of research on malarial parasites, only two species of Plasmodium can cause relapses (P. vivax and P. ovale.).
These species of plasmodium are known for causing relapses i.e the reappearance of parasitemia after treatment of affected individuals.
However, it is assumed that the subset of the parasites that caused the primary infection caused the relapses.
Furthermore, individuals who are cured of their blood stage may have a subsequent infection without reinfection (relapses). This is caused by the presence of the latent (exo-erythrocytic) stage, which exhibit dormancy in the body.
Answer:
Select the one statement that is false: a) All species of Plasmodium can cause relapses
Explanation:
This statement "All species of plasmodium can cause relapses" is false, because only two species of Plasmodium can cause relapses. These two are Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale. These species can cause malaria, people can develop symptoms even years after the initial infection due to activation of a dormant hypnozoite in the liver.